Joseph Lucier has earned a respected and well-established reputation in the city's luxury residential market since joining Sotheby's International Realty in 1999. As a native San Franciscan, Mr. Lucier has strong connections and a deep knowledge of San Francisco's established neighborhoods. Specializing in condominium, cooperative and single-family home properties, Joseph gives clients the necessary confidence when making important decisions in the city's famed marketplace. Whether representing a property owner or buyer, Joseph is considerate of client confidentiality, family relocation, and specific real estate investment and lifestyle change needs. This skill set has led to significant repeat business and referrals from his satisfied clientele. In addition, his portfolio of client services includes experience with co-op apartment boards, local zoning requirements and condominium conversions. Notable transactions include the current record sales price of $11,000,000 for a Cow Hollow single-family home, the sale of Pacific Heights' largest penthouse and a two-year standing record for San Francisco's most expensive condominium/cooperative apartment.

Joseph's longtime interest in architecture led him to his current position as President of the Board of Directors for the Institute of Classical Architecture and Classical America's Northern California Chapter. This affiliation has refined his vernacular of the many traditional styles of San Francisco's architectural heritage as well as a strong connection to the design community, top-tier residential contractors, allied artisans and local architects. Joseph also serves on the Board of Directors for the First Tee of San Francisco and is involved with the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show and the Olympic Club. He was the past president of the Bachelors of San Francisco and has been honored with the Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Award. His personal interests include golf, skiing, cultural affairs, international travel, gourmet cooking and jazz music. Joseph received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from CSU Chico in 1991.

San Francisco Real Estate

Cool summers, fog off the bay, the Golden Gate Bridge and the amazing hills... Owning a home in San Francisco is becoming a bit of a feat. With so many tech companies and start-ups in the area, the San Francisco real estate market is climbing quickly. Property values are at an all-time high and purchasing a home now has a good chance of being a very sound investment; as if someone needed another reason to live in the bohemian flavored city that is San Francisco. These eclectic few miles, surrounded by bays and ocean, have been a symbol of First Amendment rights since the 1950's.

Where you live inside San Francisco is as important as the home itself. San Francisco luxury real estate is not only becoming harder to find, it is becoming harder to get when you find it. The average selling price of a home in the San Francisco real estate market is approximately twelve percent higher than the asking price - and that percentage is rising. This takes flipping houses to an entirely new level. The obvious trick is to purchase as soon as possible.

That being said, San Francisco region is a wonderful place to live. The art and freedom and culture are infectious. It is ranked in the top ten happiest cities in the United States for a reason. And clearly, the real estate market has shown people really want to live there. There are luxury homes to fit the personality of every buyer. They range from beautiful bungalows to massively impressive expressions of architecture. Everyone can be accommodated if they know the style in which they wish to live. Residents of San Francisco can enjoy the pleasures of Fisherman's Wharf and Chinatown daily. Upscale shops populate Union Square offering everything from coffee to Cartier. The options are endless and the rising market makes acquiring a San Francisco home a must have... and soon.